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Spain's political newcomers determined to overturn 'caste system'

Ciudadanos (‘Citizens’), is one of Spain’s new parties that emerged from crisis. The second-largest group in Catalonia’s regional parliament after

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Funerals for Spanish police officers killed in Kabul

Two Spanish police officers killed in a suicide attack at Spain’s embassy in Kabul last Friday have been given state funerals. The King of Spain

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Spanish election debate descends into row ahead of Sunday's poll

Spain’s prime minister has come under attack over corruption allegations in a live televised debate before Sunday’s general election. Mariano Rajoy

Spain

Spain prepares for election but voters still undecided

For the first time since Spain embraced democracy in 1977 the two party system has ruptured. The anti-austerity Podemos and market-friendly

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New parties forecast to make gains in next week's Spanish election

With just a week to go before Spain holds a general election and the country’s main leaders held rallies to try and attract the 41 percent of voters

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Run, Santa run

10,000 people dressed as Santa Claus race through streets of Spanish capital, Madrid. Five hundred elves, adding a touch of green to the sea of red

Afghanistan

Spanish police officers among dead in Taliban attack

At least ten people have been killed in an attack near the Spanish embassy in Kabul. It is reported that among the dead are two Spanish police

Spain

Alleged Islamist militant arrested in Spain over plot to kill Swedish cartoonist

An alleged Islamist militant has been arrested in Spain’s northeastern region of Catalonia over a foiled plot to kill a Swedish artist. Ali Charef

Economy

Zara owner Inditex posts 20% profit rise

The owner of the Zara chain and the world’s biggest fashion retailer, Inditex, has posted a 20 percent rise in profits. The Spanish group says in the

My Europe Series

Spanish election: redrawing the political map of Spain

On the Network this week Chris Burns and his guests look at what is at stake in Spain’s general election later this month. Can the ruling Partido

World News

Spain: New political landscape as election campaign begins

Campaigning is now officially underway ahead of Spain’s general election on December 20. The ballot is set to break the mold of the traditional two

Sport

Gary Neville unveiled as Valencia coach

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville was unveiled as the new coach of Valencia on Thursday. The 40-year-old has signed on with the club

Sport

Real Madrid face King's Cup expulsion for fielding ineligible player

Real Madrid could be facing expulsion from the Copa Del Rey after the club fielded an ineligible player during their fourth-round win over Cadiz

Spain

Spanish government poll says it will win country's election

According to a Spanish government opinion poll, the country’s governing People’s Party is set to win the most seats in this month’s general election

Spain

Defiance in Catalonia as Madrid thwarts independence bid

Spain’s Constitutional Court has revoked a motion from the Catalonian Parliament to begin the process to separate from Madrid. The regional assembly

Economy

Spain's unemployment falls by 27,000 ahead of election

After rising over three months, unemployment in Spain fell in November – providing a welcome headline boost for the government less than three weeks

Spain

'Don't bomb Syria' say demonstrators in London and Madrid

Anti-war activists took to the streets of London on Saturday as Britain weighs up whether to take military action against ISIL in Syria

Economy

Summer tourism helps Spain's economy grow more than other eurozone countries

Summer tourism helped Spain’s economy grow faster than most others in the eurozone in the third quarter. Figures from Spain’s National Statistics

Economy

Spain's solar energy firm Abengoa begins insolvency proceedings

Spain’s troubled renewable energy company Abengoa is said to have begun insolvency proceedings after talks with a potential investor broke down. The

Cinema

Coming to the big screen near you

“Les Cowboys” is a drama from France but there is not a gunslinger in sight. The French film tops our list of European films that are hitting the big